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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,463.54, 527,800.22 and 212,697.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,463.54, 527,800.22 and 212,697.66 is: 293,523.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,463.54 : 527,800.22 = 212,697.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,463.54/527,800.22 = 212,697.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,463.54x = 527,800.22 × 212,697.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,463.54x = 112,261,873,454.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,261,873,454.86/382,463.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,523.07

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